Takumi Ramen

1239 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Takumi Ramen has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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May 16, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Takumi Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Takumi Ramen on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Takumi Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Takumi Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Takumi Ramen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.